The Village of Medina, New York was established on March 3rd, 1832 in Orleans County, and is composed of the Town of Ridgeway and the Town of Shelby. The Village of Medina invites you to visit and see what makes Medina a special place. The Village of Medina’s thriving business district in the historic downtown, along with quaint historic houses, churches built with sandstone, restaurants and wonderful people make Medina a place to live or visit.